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Lee Jung-eun
ActorBorn January 23, 1970 (55 years)
Lee Jung-eun is a celebrated South Korean actress, born on January 23, 1970, in Seoul. She pursued her passion for the arts by studying Theater and Film at Hanyang University, graduating in 1992. Her career began in theater, where she debuted as an assistant director in a 1991 production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." She remained active in theater throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Lee transitioned to film with minor roles in "A Masterpiece In My Life" (2000) and "Wanee & Junah" (2001). She gained recognition for her performances in acclaimed films like "The Attorney" (2013), "A Violent Prosecutor" (2015), and "The Wailing" (2016). Her collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho was particularly significant, as she voiced the pig in "Okja" (2017) and portrayed the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019).
Lee's versatility extends to television, where she has appeared in numerous dramas, including "Our Blues" (2022) and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). Her talent has earned her multiple awards and international acclaim.
In the 2000s, while being active in theater, Lee also made a living as an acting teacher. Two of her pupils were Ye Ji Won and Lee Eun Joo. On the recommendation of Professor Lee Hye Kyung, the head of the Department of Theater and Film at Kookmin University, Lee was introduced to Lee Hyo Ri and became her acting teacher, as well.
Lee transitioned to film with minor roles in "A Masterpiece In My Life" (2000) and "Wanee & Junah" (2001). She gained recognition for her performances in acclaimed films like "The Attorney" (2013), "A Violent Prosecutor" (2015), and "The Wailing" (2016). Her collaboration with director Bong Joon-ho was particularly significant, as she voiced the pig in "Okja" (2017) and portrayed the housekeeper Moon-gwang in the Oscar-winning film "Parasite" (2019).
Lee's versatility extends to television, where she has appeared in numerous dramas, including "Our Blues" (2022) and "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" (2021). Her talent has earned her multiple awards and international acclaim.
In the 2000s, while being active in theater, Lee also made a living as an acting teacher. Two of her pupils were Ye Ji Won and Lee Eun Joo. On the recommendation of Professor Lee Hye Kyung, the head of the Department of Theater and Film at Kookmin University, Lee was introduced to Lee Hyo Ri and became her acting teacher, as well.
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| 2025 | Heavenly Ever After (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2024 | Light Shop (TV Series) · as Jung Yu-Hui |
| 2024 | The Trunk (TV Series) · as Kwon Do Dam [woman Next Door] |
| 2024 | The Frog (TV Series) · as Yoon Bo-Min |
| 2024 | Miss Night and Day (TV Series) · as Lim Sun |
| 2023 | A Bloody Lucky Day (TV Series) · as Hwang Soon-Gyoo |
| 2023 | Daily Dose of Sunshine (TV Series) · as Song Hyo-Shin |
| 2023 | Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman · as Madam |
| 2022 | Yonder (TV Series) · as Seiren |
| 2022 | Our Blues (TV Series) · as Jung Eun-Hee |
| 2022 | Soundtrack (2022) (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 2022 | Juvenile Justice (TV Series) · as Na Geun Hee |
| 2021 | Hommage · as Ji-Wan |
| 2021 | Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (TV Series) · as Kim Yeon Ok |
| 2021 | Monthly Magazine Home (TV Series) · as Lee Soo-Jung |
| 2021 | Law School (TV Series) · as Kim Eun Sook |
| 2021 | The Book of Fish · as Mrs. Gageo |
| 2020 | Made on the Rooftop · as Sun Ja |
| 2020 | The Day I Died: Unclosed Case · as Suencheondaek |
| 2020 | Missing: The Other Side (TV Series) · as Kang Eun-Sil |
| 2020 | Once Again (TV Series) · as Kang Cho Yeon |
| 2020 | Hi Bye, Mama! (TV Series) · as Geun Sang's Aunt |
| 2020 | My Holo Love (TV Series) · as So Yun's Mother |
| 2020 | Mr. Zoo: The Missing VIP · as Gorilla |
| 2020 | Little America (TV Series) · as Mama Song |
| 2019 | When the Camellia Blooms (TV Series) · as Jo Jeong-Sook |
| 2019 | Strangers From Hell (TV Series) · as Eom Bok Soon |
| 2019 | When the Devil Calls Your Name (TV Series) · as Lee Jeung Eun |
| 2019 | Parasite · as Moon Gwang |
| 2019 | Another Child · as Breakwater Middle-Aged Woman |
| 2019 | The Light in Your Eyes (TV Series) · as Lee Jung Eun |
| 2019 | The Secret Mission · as Teacher From Jeju |
| 2018 | Familiar Wife (TV Series) · as Woo-Jin's Mother |
| 2018 | Mr. Sunshine (2018) (TV Series) · as Haman Daek |
| 2018 | Yakiniku Dragon · as Young-Soon |
| 2018 | Welcome to Waikiki (TV Series) · as Restaurant Owner |
| 2017 | While You Were Sleeping (TV Series) · as Jae Chan's Mother |
| 2017 | A Taxi Driver · as Hwang Tae-Sool's Wife |
| 2017 | The Battleship Island · as Chief's Wife |
| 2017 | Okja · as Okja's Voice |
| 2017 | New Trial · as Oh Mi-Ri |
| 2017 | Tomorrow With You (TV Series) · as Cha Boo-Shim |
| 2016 | Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo (TV Series) · as Joon Hyung's Aunt |
| 2016 | The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (TV Series) · as Geum Chon-Daek |
| 2016 | The Wailing · as Deok-Gi's Wife |
| 2016 | Pied Piper (TV Series) · as Oh Ha-Na |
| 2015 | Remember (TV Series) · as Yeon Bo-Mi |
| 2015 | Awl (TV Series) · as Kim Jung-Mi |
| 2015 | Oh My Ghost (TV Series) · as Seobingo |
| 2015 | Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island · as Married Middle-Aged Woman |
| 2014 | Only Love (TV Series) · as Park Soon-Ja |
| 2013 | The Attorney · as Apartment Owner |
| 2013 | The Cravings (TV Series) · as Jae-Young Mo |
| 2013 | The Queen's Classroom (2013) (TV Series) · as Sun-Young's Mother |
| 2013 | Born to Sing · as Dong-Soo's Aunt |
| 2010 | KBS Drama Special (TV Series) · as Ok-Sim |
| 2009 | |
| 2001 | A-jang.com (TV Series) · as Shiny |
Knock Off (TV Series) |